A lone performer sits on the dark stage beside a low trunk under a narrow blue spotlight, with scattered set pieces fading into shadow.

The Marlowe Studio2024

Wojtek: The Happy Warrior

The Production

A Marlowe Youth Company production performed by an ensemble of young theatre-makers aged 15–17 at The Marlowe Studio. Written by Glenn Tillin, the show reimagined the true story of Wojtek the bear through music, physical theatre and ensemble storytelling.

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Director: Glenn Tillin
Set & Costume Design: Constance Villemot
Commissioned by: The Marlowe
Photography: Steve Gregson

An empty stage set is lit in amber and blue, with rocky side flats, a central screen, a tyre, suitcase, shrub-like prop and raised platforms.

A performer in a long military-style coat stands centre stage beneath warm yellow lights, with a projected map behind them and rocky set pieces on either side.

A kneeling adult addresses a seated group of performers on stage during a rehearsal or workshop, lit by warm side lights.

A close group of performers in pale tops raise their hands in unison, framed tightly under warm stage lighting.

Two performers in trench coats face each other in intense red and purple light, one gesturing with an arm across the other's chest.

A performer in a brown military-style jacket stands with hands clasped, looking sideways with a tense expression.

Several performers sit spaced across the blue-lit stage while one stands centre front in a white T-shirt and khaki trousers.

A close-up of a performer in a white T-shirt speaking under saturated blue and pink stage lighting.

Five performers in pale tops and khaki trousers cluster closely around a seated performer, reaching toward them under a bright spotlight.

A performer in a green jacket kneels under intense blue-green light, arms outstretched with a long prop rifle in one hand amid stage haze.

One performer kneels on all fours while another stands with a boot on their back, flexing both arms on a sparse stage with painted set pieces and luggage.

A performer in a red dress offers a metal tin to two seated performers wrapped in blankets, lit by cool blue stage light.

Close-up of a performer in a red dress holding a large burlap sack bundle against a dark blue-lit background.

Under warm yellow light, performers in military-style coats cluster around a burlap sack as one peers into a large metal tin.

An ensemble in khaki costumes creates a lively, chaotic stage picture with raised tins, bells, and makeshift percussion while a performer stands on a platform at right.

A performer in a pale T-shirt holds a large metal tin above a burlap sack, focused under warm stage lighting.

Wide stage view with a central performer raising both arms beneath a huge projected shadow, while others sit, crouch, and watch around platforms and painted set pieces.

An ensemble gathers centre stage under warm yellow lights, with performers holding a flute, ukulele, and percussion amid simple platforms and painted backdrop pieces.

Close-up of a performer in a green jacket playing a flute, lit by vivid purple and green stage lights.

A group of young performers in military-style and outdoor clothing cluster on stage, playing flute, trumpet, cajón and ukulele among crates, tyres and warm theatrical lighting.

Under intense blue lighting, several performers grip long wooden poles at different heights, crowding around a seated performer in a green jacket.

A young performer sits on the stage floor with one hand on a black case, surrounded by stacked tyres, rope and an icy-looking painted backdrop in blue light.

A performer in a green military-style jacket sits with one knee raised, looking aside in a quiet, warm-lit moment.

An ensemble stands on a stepped stage holding a long pole, lit by blue beams with tyres and a painted icy backdrop around them.

A performer in a green jacket leaps above others kneeling with metal containers, while a red-and-white flag and bright purple lighting fill the stage behind.

A performer in a pale shirt stands distressed at centre stage, with others crouched behind near a red-and-white flag and a warm-lit bundle of branches.

Performers gather around a crate while two long poles cross overhead, with a red-and-white flag and blue stage lighting behind them.

A performer in a pale shirt sits on the floor gripping a large tyre, while another in a military-style uniform sits nearby under cool blue lighting.

A young performer sits on a dark stage in blue light, gripping a large tire prop with a rope beside it.

A performer in a military-style jacket with ribbons looks upward under warm stage lighting, holding a pencil-like object.

Several performers in military-style costumes reach toward a uniformed performer standing near a red-and-white flag on a raised stage.

A performer in a long military-style coat and cap kneels to embrace a seated performer beside a large tire prop.

An ensemble clusters together holding a long pole under blue lighting, with oversized shadows projected behind them on the stage screen.

Performers gather around a smiling central performer, lifting buckets, cans, and a chain in warm stage light.

Two performers lean from a wheeled cart-like prop on a blue-lit stage, with other hands visible holding up a dark fabric panel.

A performer in a green jacket stands in sharp yellow-blue light with a serious expression, while other performers sit blurred behind.

A performer in a military-style cap and coat faces forward under blue and amber light, with another performer turned away behind them.

A large ensemble stands across the stage among tires, platforms, and props, with a black-and-white mountain cemetery projection behind them.

A large youth ensemble stands across a stage under red and blue lighting, with poles, instruments and a projected bear graphic behind them.

A silhouetted figure stands in the foreground facing a line of performers on a lit stage with poles, a flag and projected bear graphics.

Performers in simple military-style and outdoor clothing stand in formation under warm yellow and blue lights, with poles, a rope, a flag and projections behind them.

Performers cluster on different levels around a red-and-white flag as confetti falls, some crouching and holding metal containers in a lively, chaotic stage moment.

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